Reredos of Our Lady of Light, Santa Fe

Name: Reredos of Our Lady of Light
Address: Santa Fe, United States

#72 among attractions in Santa Fe

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The Reredos of Our Lady of Light is a historic stone reredos carved in 1761 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It was originally installed in the Chapel of Our Lady of Light on the Plaza and is presently housed in Cristo Rey Church, which was built for that purpose in 1940. Described as "the only one of its kind from the Spanish period in the United States" and "definitely one of the most extraordinary pieces of ecclesiastical art in the country", it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970. ()

Built: 1761 (263 years ago)Coordinates: 35°40'43"N, 105°55'1"W

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San AcacioSanta Fe United States

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Reredos of Our Lady of Light – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: San Miguel Mission, Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, Atalaya Trail.

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Monuments and statues
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Nearby attractions include Cristo Rey Church, Santa Fe (1 min walk), Globe Fine Art, Santa Fe (12 min walk), Turner Carroll Gallery, Santa Fe (13 min walk), Brad Smith Gallery, Santa Fe (14 min walk).